Stanimal/Anderson R16 Indian Wells

[Legend of Borg]

Can't believe there's no thread on this match.

Stan breaks back after getting broken on his opening serve.

 

[DolgoSantoro]

I think Stan will pull this out. Anderson's serve is doing well as expected, but I have faith in Wawrinka's confidence and will to win.

 

[underground]

Stan's shots during a rally are lethal these days. :shock:

 

[JohnnyMac Fan!]

Where is the Poll?

 

[Rozroz]

Stan's shots during a rally are lethal these days. :shock:

yes, amazing isn't it?
power shots, and also smart angles.
and dat BH!

 

[Legend of Borg]

To quote a different poster from yesterday "he's got a forehand on both sides".

That one hander is dirty. He hits it like it owes him money.

 

[smoledman]

Stan is flexing his legs a lot. I wonder if he has some injury,

 

[romeo8880]

Anderson seems to be on a hot run lately. Surprising from what I view as a pretty one dimensional player.

 

[underground]

MTO?!

10mtos

 

[atac]

"Whats he taking the MTO for?? He does this everytime!!!!" Hahahaha I dunno. I couldn't help myself.

 

[Vrad]

Lol at Stan taking a MTO.

At least it was at the end of the set.

 

[Vensai]

Impressive. I never expected Anderson to take the first set.

 

[PeteD]

Been impressed with Anderson. He really could have won the Dimi match -- it came down to a DF and a let cord.

 

[Backspin1183]

LoL Stan took a MTO after losing 1st set. Would have been funny if Kevin got angry and complaint about it to the chair umpire.
But then Kevin seems to be a nice well behaved guy.

 

[BHBeguile]

Please let Stanimal and The Fiasco prevail in their matches and save us from the Serve-bots.

 

[Backspin1183]

I wouldn't call K Anderson a servebot. I used to think he was. He isn't. It's not just the serve that's hurting Stan in this match. Kevin's hitting deep and forcing Stan to defend more. And Stan's defense is pretty average for a top 5 player.

Kevin breaks!

 

[watungga]

Stan is hurting.

 

[Djokovic2011]

LoL Stan took a MTO after losing 1st set. Would have been funny if Kevin got angry and complaint about it to the chair umpire.
But then Kevin seems to be a nice well behaved guy.

:evil::twisted:

 

[romeo8880]

Anderson looks fantastic the last couple tournaments.

 

[Vensai]

Lol at Stan taking a MTO.

At least it was at the end of the set.

Did they say what the problem was?

 

[PeteD]

Your picks are both behind the 8-ball right now

 

[Team10]

Geez, why does has EVERYONE been getting injured playing Anderson lately? Of all players. Ferrer now Stanimal. Wish they did this against like Dimitrov or Thiem, or some lesser players. I don't want Anderson in the top 15, let alone top 10.

 

[WhiskeyEE]

I was impressed with Anderson in the Acapulco final, but he choked a bit so Stan could still pull this out.

 

[Team10]

GREAT, I just lost my TV signal. Either because of Tennis Channel or the Thunderstorm I'm getting right now. Probably the latter :evil:

 

[tennisaddict]

Anderson is playing the best tennis of his career. No more Isner tennis.

 

[Backspin1183]

Geez, why does has EVERYONE been getting injured playing Anderson lately? Of all players. Ferrer now Stanimal. Wish they did this against like Dimitrov or Thiem, or done lesser players. I don't want Anderson in the top 15, let alone top 10.

LoL it doesn't matter if you don't like him. He's playing good.

 

[tennisaddict]

Who got the first break in the first set ?

 

[Backspin1183]

LoL Kevin choked that game away. Stan made the most of it.

 

[Backspin1183]

Who got the first break in the first set ?

The guy who won the set.

 

[Team10]

LoL it doesn't matter if you don't like him. He's playing good.

I know, I know. Funny thing is, I don't really know why I dislike him so much? I'm a fan of Isner and have high hopes for Raonic. I don't even mind the 7ft Dr. Just something about Anderson makes me want to see him lose, kind of mean, I know :-|

Well, Wawrinka is up 4-3 now. Seems to have woken up.

 

[tennisaddict]

The guy who won the set.

Thanks. Which game was it ? And when did Stan break back ?

 

[Tomxc]

Thanks. Which game was it ? And when did Stan break back ?

 

[tennisaddict]

...

Thank you.

 

[Legend of Borg]

So apparently Anderson's having a fit about Stan's MTO.

Claims he's "always done this".

feking ell

 

[LazyNinja19]

How's the injured Stan playing?

 

[Legend of Borg]

bamos

3rd set hombre

 

[Tomxc]

Anderson is responsible for his own mental lapse there after being up a set and a break.

 

[Legend of Borg]

How's the injured Stan playing?

Blame Anderson's "mental injury" for not holding his serve for a win.

 

[heftylefty]

How's the injured Stan playing?

A lot like Fit Rafa!

 

[TheMusicLover]

Anderson is responsible for his own mental lapse there after being up a set and a break.

Pretty much this.
Disappointing attitude from Stan, though.

 

[Backspin1183]

Anderson breaks in first game of deciding set. He'll win this if he doesn't choke again like in 2nd set.

 

[tennisaddict]

Nad fans want Stan to win or lose ?

Bites both ways.. He is the enemy for taking the AO at the same time if he loses, Fed's and Novak's chances are that much higher.

 

[Vensai]

Momentum jumping around a bit. I guess it depends on Anderson's mental state.

 

[Legend of Borg]

I guess our liege Lord Fedor is winning this whole thing.

 

[jaggy]

Big Kevin surprising me

 

[TheMusicLover]

Nad fans want Stan to win or lose ?

Bites both ways.. He is the enemy for taking the AO at the same time if he loses, Fed's and Novak's chances are that much higher.

Good question. I guess we'll be seeing all those "Stan's AO victory was a fluke!"-claims all over the place again when he loses...
On the other side of things, I can't imagine Nadal fans to be happy to see him lose, as he may (or not, of cause) be the only one around being able to take out Fed before the final right now.

In other words, the answer to this question will all be a matter whether these Nad fans are indeed genuine Nadal fans, or rather, Federer haters.

On the match: great performance from Kevin so far!

 

[The-Champ]

Nad fans want Stan to win or lose ?

Bites both ways.. He is the enemy for taking the AO at the same time if he loses, Fed's and Novak's chances are that much higher.

Win of course. Just because he beat Nadal doesn't mean I can't support him against other players.

 

[jaggy]

Double break Anderson

 

[Vensai]

Who saw this coming? A breadstick! :shock:

 

[atac]

Want to steal Kevin Anderson's wife! ;-)